Overview
- A short, unverified social-media clip showing someone in a walking boot after Denver’s comeback win prompted fan concern about Waddle’s status.
- Local reporters and team insiders relayed that sources described the boot as a precaution for postgame inflammation rather than evidence of a structural injury.
- Waddle was a full participant at Wednesday practice and Sean Payton confirmed he completed his full workload, making him available for the upcoming game.
- Walking boots are commonly used to manage lower-body soreness or inflammation after games and do not necessarily signal a reportable injury.
- Waddle was a major offseason acquisition and has 11 catches for 150 yards through three games, so his confirmed availability preserves Denver’s plans for quarterback Bo Nix and the passing attack.